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President's Secretariat
President of India Visits an Exhibition on Department of Atomic Energy Technologies at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Inaugurates DAE Facilities
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, visited an exhibition on Department of Atomic Energy  technologies at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre  in Trombay, Mumbai today . He also inaugurated DAE facilities there.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India is recognised as one of the leading nations in the use of nuclear technologies across multiple disciplines, ranging from energy to agriculture and from medicine to waste management. However, the journey towards excelling in this domain started at BARC almost six decades ago. Since then, the Department of Atomic Energy  has grown to become a multidisciplinary organisation with facilities spread across the nation.
Acknowledging the achievements made by Indian nuclear scientists in using nuclear technology in the areas of healthcare, food and agriculture, water resources management and environmental protection, the President said these achievements are commendable. Nation building, he said, is a long-term and never-ending process and as such we have lot of challenges to overcome. The DAE has an important responsibility in our national development process.
UPSC
Recruitment Results Finalized By UPSC during the month of June, 2021
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of JUNE, 2021. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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President's Secretariat
President of India inaugurates Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Gandhinagar
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today . He also presented the 10th Biennial National Grassroots Innovation Awards.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that as we seek to meet important developmental goals and build a caring, inclusive and happy society, we have to draw upon the power of innovation to find solutions to India’s concerns in diverse domains such as health, education, food security, energy access, environmental protection, and national security. We have to make all efforts to promote an innovation culture and become an innovation society. This will provide us the best possibility of ensuring that every young Indian will have an opportunity to realise his or her true potential.
The President said that an innovative idea in itself is not enough. It is important to ensure that a creative idea gets the support it needs for its maturing, diffusion and delivery on the ground. Innovation itself is only the first of two key drivers to ensure that any innovation becomes actionable. The second key driver is entrepreneurship, which needs to supplement innovation so as to deliver benefits to our fellow citizens. We need to build an ecosystem for converting innovations into enterprises. This requires backing for start-ups and for incubating young innovators by providing financial, mentoring and policy support.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Pension Scheme To Landless Agricultural Labourers
In order to provide old age protection to unorganised sector workers, the Government of India had launched a pension scheme in 2019 namely Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana  to provide a monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- after attaining the age of 60 years to unorganized workers. The workers including landless agricultural labourers can register for this scheme free of cost either through self-registration through maandhan.in portal or by visiting any Common Service Centre . There are more than 5 lakh CSCs. This is a voluntary and co-contributory pension scheme. The workers in the age group of 18-40 years whose monthly income is Rs. 15000/- or less and not a member of EPFO/ESIC/NPS  can join the scheme. Under the scheme, 50% of monthly contribution varies between Rs. 55/- to Rs. 200/- depending upon the entry age is payable by the beneficiary and equal matching contribution is paid by the Central Government. The Life Insurance Corporation of India is the fund manager of the scheme.
As per Periodic Labour Force Survey 2020-21 report a total of 46.5 % persons are engaged in agricultural activity.
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As the Central Government and the State Governments are appropriate Government under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, to fix, review and revise the minimum wages of the employees employed in the scheduled employments including agriculture, in their respective jurisdiction, the rates of minimum wages vary from one appropriate Government to another.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shri. Rameshwar Teli in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
AYUSH
Day 2 of Yoga Mahotsav-2023 witnessed various activities related to Yoga Promotion
MDNIY and MIMC signed a MoU to promote Yoga through academic activities, research and training and sharing of expertise
The second day of Yoga Mahotsav-2023 at Talkatora indoor stadium, New Delhi witnessed action-packed Yoga demonstrations, inking of MoU, discourses by eminent personalities, quiz, competitions, elocutions, cultural programmes and Yoga performances.
MDNIY and Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre , Leh, Ladakh signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Yoga through academic activities, research and training and sharing of expertise. The agreement was signed by Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director, MDNIY and Ven. Bhikku Sanghsena, Founder President & Spiritual Director, MIMC.
The Yoga Mahotsav-2023 - An event to Commemorate 100 Days Countdown to International Day of Yoga - 2023 was inaugurated by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ayush and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways yesterday in presence of eminent dignitaries.
A thrilling demonstration by the paramilitary students of MDNIY left the audience spellbound. The paramilitary personnel made everyone recall the valiant 2016 operation across the Line of Control carried out by the Indian Army.
A Vice Chancellor cum eminent experts summit was organsied which was participated by Ven. Bhikku Sanghasena, Founder president and Spiritual Director, MIMC, Ladakh, Prof, Somdev Satanshu, Vice Chancellor, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, CPU, Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh, Shri. Mulai Muhilan,
Commissioner, Youth empowerment and Sports Department, Government of Karnataka and Ekta Bouderlique, Heartfulness Institute.
The Experts spoke at large on the importance of Yoga and how it has been helping mankind. They also shed light on how their organisations have been working relentlessly for promoting Yoga through various programmes. Besides, summit, an inspiration experience sharing by heads of leading Yoga institutes on the topic Yoga-Its Past/Present/Future was organised.
Children from Patanjali Yog Peeth and Pyramid Yoga Team gave some brilliant performances which got huge appreciation from the audience.
Moreover, competitions such as quiz, elocution and poster presentation also took place. A post Mahotsav Yoga Workshops will be organised tomorrow  at MDNIY, New Delhi
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
199 students awarded degrees in the 64th Convocation of International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai
DG, ICMR applauds IIPS for training population scientists and producing high-quality data through surveys
: Mumbai, May 6, 2023
The sixty-fourth convocation of the International Institute for Population Sciences , Deemed to be University, Mumbai was held today . This year, in total, 199 students are awarded degrees/diplomas. Excellence in research and academic work of students was also appreciated, and they were awarded with gold and silver medals for their achievements.
Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Health Research & Director General, ICMR, presided over the function. In his presidential speech, while congratulating the students receiving degrees, diplomas, and medals, appealed to them to continue learning and emphasized on the importance of giving back to society and nation. He applauded the contribution of IIPS in training population scientists, and in producing high-quality data through surveys, such as National Family Health Survey and Longitudinal Ageing Study in India. He pointed out the development India has achieved in terms of addressing challenges such as managing Covid-19, and appreciated the country’s achieving the below-replacement level fertility. He urged the students and researchers to work towards the nation-building.
Dr. Indu Bhushan, Ex-CEO, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and The National Health Authority, Government of India, Chief Guest at the function, delivered the convocation address. He appreciated the role of IIPS in imparting high-quality education in the field of population while congratulating the students who received their degrees/diplomas. Dr. Bhushan talked about seven major areas on which the demographers/population scientist should be focusing, for the country’s development, namely;  reaping the benefit of demographic dividend by skill development,  supporting ageing population  addressing migration and urbanization  tackling the challenges of climate change  ensuring gender equality  producing relevant and contextual data of high quality and  acquainting the frontiers of technological advancements. He advised the students to be responsible citizens and to never leave their curiosity to learn.
Prof. K S James, Director of IIPS, presented the Director’s report consisting of activities and achievements of the Institute for the academic year 2022-23. Institute offers four regular programmes – Ph.D., MPS, MSc in Biostatistics and Demography, and MA/MSc in Population Studies, two master’s programmes through distance learning and two diploma courses of the National Institute of Public Health Training and Research, Mumbai.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Expenditure of MPLAD Fund
Under the MPLAD Scheme, Hon’ble Members of Parliament  send their recommendations of development works directly to their respective Nodal District Authorities and same are implemented by the District Authorities in accordance with the administrative, financial and technical rules of the concerned State/UT Governments and in accordance with the Guidelines on MPLADS. The expenditure details of MPLADS funds as per the availability of data entered/provided by District Authorities, are in public domain on Ministry’s website www.mplads.gov.in.
Release of funds under MPLAD Scheme by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is a continuous process and is subject to fulfillment of fund-related criteria and submission of fund-related documents by the District Authorities as laid down in MPLADS Guidelines.
This information was given by the Minister of State  of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Minister of State  of the Ministry of Planning and Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
eVIN used by Health Ministry for inventory management of Vaccines under UIP and tracking storage temperature data of UIP Vaccines
Union Govt committed to preventing any misuse of this sensitive eVIN data for unauthorised commercial purposes
Union Govt also committed to transparency in COVID-19 vaccination programme including data associated with it as reflected on Co-WIN
Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs for an effective Vaccination drive under the “Whole of Government” approach since 16th January, this year. Several measures are being taken for ensuring timely availability of the COVID Vaccines across the country. Streamlining its supply chain including storage is also given equally important priority.
Some media reports have highlighted the letter of the Union health Ministry to States/UTs regarding the eVIN inventory and temperature data.
The Government’s advice to States/UTs to obtain permission of the Union Ministry of Health before sharing the E-VIN data & analytics related to vaccines stocks and the temperature at which they are stored, is solely to prevent any misuse of this data by various agencies for commercial purpose.
The crucial information related to specific vaccine usage trends for multiple vaccines used in Universal Immunization Programme , and temperature related data in respect to each such vaccine, can be used to manipulate the market as well as associated research with respect to various vaccines and cold chain equipments. It is important to note that the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is using the E-VIN electronic platform for all vaccines used under UIP for more than six years now. Sharing of sensitive E-VIN data on stocks & storage, temperature requires the Health Ministry’s prior consent.
The data on COVID-19 vaccine stocks, consumption and balance as reflected on Co-WIN platform and is being regularly shared in a transparent manner by the Union Health Ministry with the media and public through weekly press conferences and daily press releases. The Health Ministry’s letter to the States and UTs in focus was intended to prevent use of such sensitive data for unauthorised commercial purposes.
Government of India is committed to transparency in the COVID-19 vaccination programme and that is the reason it came up with a real time IT-based tracking of vaccine logistics up to beneficiaries through Co-WIN. The aim is to share the information with the general public on a regular basis.
Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh AVSM, NM assumes charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, AVSM, NM assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff on 01 Jun 2021. Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1983 and specialized in Aviation. The Flag Officer is a Qualified Flying Instructor with Master Green instrument rating. He has flown HT-2, Kiran HJT 16, TS 11 Iskra, Hunter, Harrier Gr 3, Jet Provost, Chetak, Gazelle, Hawk and Mig 29 KUB aircraft during his illustrious career.
The Admiral has held various challenging Staff, Command and Diplomatic assignments during his distinguished naval career and has had wide ranging experience onboard diverse platforms. He has commanded various frontline ships and Naval Air Squadrons including INS Himgiri, INS Ranvijay, INS Ranvir, INAS 551B, INAS 300 as well as the premier Air Base INS Hansa. Additionally he was also appointed Indian Defence Advisor  from 2005 to 2008. On promotion to Flag rank, he has held key assignments of Assistant Controller Carrier Project & Assistant Controller Warship Production and Acquisition at IHQ MoD, Flag Officer Goa Area/ Flag Officer Naval Aviation at Goa and Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet at Mumbai. In the rank of Vice Admiral, the Flag Officer has tenanted the appointments of Chief of Staff at Headquarters Western Naval Command, Mumbai, Director General Project Seabird and Chief of Personnel at IHQ MoD .
The Flag Officer has undergone various courses in India and abroad, which include the Flying Instructor Courses at Tambaram, Staff Courses at DSSC Wellington, Harrier Conversion Courses at Royal Air Force Base, Withering, UK and Project management Programme at IIM Ahmedabad.
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh was awarded Commendation by the Chief of the Naval Staff in 2000 and has been decorated with the Nausena Medal  in 2004 and AtiVishishtSeva Medal in 2017.
The Admiral relieves Vice Admiral MS Pawar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM who superannuated on 31 May 21.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah congratulated scientists as indigenously designed 700 MWe Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3 in Gujarat achieved criticality
Entire nation salutes our scientists on this stellar achievement says Union Home Minister
Shri Amit Shah said New India is marching ahead under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to realise his vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah congratulated scientists as indigenously designed 700 MWe Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3 in Gujarat achieved criticality. Shri Amit Shah said “This is a big day in India’ snuclear history and the entire nation salutes our scientists on this stellar achievement”.
Union Home Minister added “New India is marching ahead under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to realise his vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
Ministry of Education
Education of children with disabilities
The Department of School Education & Literacy supports inclusive education of children with disabilities. Under the Centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha, various provisions for educational needs of children with disabilities have been made including, barrier free infrastructure through ramps with handrails and disabled friendly toilets in schools.
As per UDISE+ 2018-19 , there are 8,33,703ramps with handrails and 1,49,501 disabled friendly toilets for children with disabilities in government and government aided schools for classes I to XII.
The National Education Policy , 2020advocates full equity and inclusion as the cornerstone of education to ensure that all students are able to thrive in the education system. It also underscores within its framework, education of children with disabilities in order to ensure equitable quality schooling.
The policy specifies recommendations for quality home based education for children with severe or multiple disabilities through the support of resource centres and special educators. The NEP further specifies that,children under home-based education must betreated as equal to any other child in the general system.After the approval and announcement of NEP 2020, the States and UTs have been asked to prepare implementation plan based on the recommendations of the policy, including recommendations and provisions for access to school education for children with severe & multiple disabilities, in line with the RPwD Act, 2016.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Education Ministry, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the RajyaSabha today.
Election Commission
Signing of the certification of the election of Shri Jagdeep Dhankar as the 14th Vice President of the India by Sh. Rajiv Kumar, CEC and Sh. Anup Chandra Pandey, EC
The Commission had announced the schedule for the sixteenth Vice Presidential Election vide its press note dated 29th June, 2022, fixing inter-alia August 6, 2022 as the date of poll and date of counting. As scheduled, the poll was taken on August 6, 2022 at Parliament House in New Delhi. Out of a total 780 electors who were eligible to vote, 725 electors exercised their franchise, out of which 15 ballot papers were declared invalid. The Returning Officer of the said election, the Secretary General of Lok Sabha, after the counting of votes was over, declared Shri Jagdeep Dhankar elected as the next Vice President of India on August 6, 2022. The process which was initiated on 05th July, 2022 with the publication of programme notification in the Gazette has culminated today with the signing of the Certification of the Election of Shri Jagdeep Dhankar as the fourteenth Vice President of the Republic of India by Sh. Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India and Sh. Anup Chandra Pandey, Election Commissioner. Thereafter, a signed copy of the same was handed over to the Union Home Secretary by Sh. Dharmendra Sharma, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner and Sh. Narendra N. Butolia, Senior Principal Secretary which will be read out at the time of oath taking ceremony of the new Vice President of India on 11th August, 2022.
The Commission puts on record its sincere appreciation to the entire team of the Returning Officer, ECI Observers, Delhi Police, CRPF for their excellent cooperation in the conduct of the aforesaid election.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
35.12 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India reports 43,071 new cases in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload declines to 4,85,350
Active cases constitute 1.59% of total cases
2,96,58,078 Total Recoveries across the country so far
52,299 patients recovered during last 24 hours
Daily recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 52nd consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 97.09%
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 2.44%
Daily positivity rate at 2.34%, less than 5% for 27 consecutive days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 41.82 cr tests total conducted
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Nationwide AHDF KCC campaign for 2023-24 launched for providing Kisan Credit Card facility to all eligible Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fishery Farmers
Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign launched by FAHD Minister Shri ParshottamRupala as a part of AazadiKaAmritMahostav
As part of AazadiKaAmritMahostav, Union Cabinet Minister for Fisheries, Animal husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala will officially launch the Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign for 2023-24 through virtual mode on 03rd May 2023 at 9:30 AM and interacted with beneficiaries of AHDF-KCC connected through CSC and State Animal Husbandry Department. This step will further help in extending KCC facility to all small landless farmers engaged in animal husbandry and fisheries activities.
In order to expand the benefit of Kisan Credit Card to all eligible animal husbandry, dairy and fishery farmers in the country, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in association with the Department of Fisheries  and the Department of Financial Services , is organizing a “Nationwide AHDF KCC Campaign” from 1st May 2023 to 31st March, 2024. The circular conveying the detailed guidelines for organizing this campaign has been issued to States on 13.03.2023. The necessary instructions to banks as well as State Government have also been issued by D/o Financial Services.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in association with Department of Financial Services are organizing various campaign since June 2020 for providing Kisan Credit Card facility to all eligible Animal Husbandry and Fishery Farmers. As a result, more than 27 lakh fresh KCC were sanction to Animal Husbandry and Fishery Farmers thereby provided organizational credit facility to them to meet their working capital requirement. The last Nation-wide AHDF KCC Campaign has been held during 15.11.2021 to 15.03.2023. During this Campaign, District Level KCC Camps were organized in every week by KCC Coordination Committee coordinated by Lead District Manager  for on-the-spot scrutiny of applications sourced by the officials of State Animal Husbandry and Fisheries department from the farmers.
Around 1 lakh farmers joined the awareness program virtually from Common Service Centers.